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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
43
The article argues that no society lacks sex standards and contrasts cultural norms. It cites a Purdue poll where 60 percent of high school students agree teens follow the crowd, 26 percent disagree, and 11 percent are undecided, suggesting difficulty in independent thought.
James Thurber and other notable figures comment on the payola investigation surrounding Dick Clark. The piece discusses press silence urged by sponsors, the public’s right to Clark’s side, and the broader era of corruption in music business. It mentions Thurber leaving for Ohio State University and other showbiz chatter about Dean Martin, Hugh Downs, Ethel Merman, and various industry happenings.
HAL HOYLE recalls a New York office milestone as a 25-year pin is awarded at a two martini lunch. He humorously laments not delivering his planned speech and jokes about office rewards, while noting the unspoken perks of long tenure and the joke of a future 50-year pin.
A bridge hand analysis shows South misplayed trumping in a match. South ruffed the second heart, played the ace and queen of trumps, and faced two more trump tricks as West and East collected. The article cites a “nothing play” by South that cost an essential trick in a high-level game.
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